USD Women's Basketball 2003-2004

USD Athletics

President Mary E. Lyons, Ph.D. NCAA Faculty Representative Mitch Malachowski Vice President for Student Affairs Bob Pastoor Asst. VP for Student Affairs and Athletics TBA Director ofAthletics/SWA Jo-Ann Nester Associate Director ofAthletics Dan Yourg Director ofDevelopment for Student Affairs and Athletics Brian Fogarty Asst. AD/Marketing & Promotions Wendy McReynolds Asst. Director ofAthletic Development Erin Sheehan Assoc. AD/Facilities & Operations John Martin Asst. AD/Facilities & Operations Andy Fee Assoc. AD/Compliance & Administration Mike Matoso Asst. AD/Academics Shaney Fink Director ofJenny Craig Pavilion Josh Lawrence Asst. JCP Director/Events Manager Derek Hillestad Athletic Ticket Manager Tony Valle Head Athletic Trainer Carolyn Greer, M.A., A.T.C. Asst. Athletic Trainers Suzi Higgins, Paul Signorell i, Penny Goldberg, Wil Filamor Strength & Conditioning Coach Dean Aresco Asst. Strength & Conditioning Coach Jimmy Goins Head Team Physician Paul Murphy, MD

USD Basketball Quick Facts

2002-03 Record: 13-17 2002-03 WCC Record: 5-9 (T5th) Starters/ Letterwinners Returning: 3/ 8 Head Coach: Kathy Marpe (Minnesota, 1971) Record at USD: 278-357 (23 seasons) Overall Record: 365-420 (30 seasons) Associate Head Coach: Erik Johnson (UC San Diego, 1994) Assistants: Shelley Sheetz (Colorado, 1995) Kerri Nakamoto (U of San Diego, 2003 ) Basketball Phone: (619) 260-8892

Table ofContents

Team Photo ID (Back Cover) (l-r) Katie Graves, Brandi Collato, Jamie Corwin, Marta Menuez, Katie Watson, Sabine Loewe, Andrea Jacobson, Melissa Padgett, Lindsay

Misc. Information

This is USO Basketball 2003-04 Season Preview

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Helvey, Ashley Voisinet, Tiara Harris, Polly Dong www.usdtoreros.com ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 2003-04 Women's Basketball Media Guide Produced by the USD Athletic Media Relations Office Photography: Brock Scott, Scott Photo; Dale Frost Printing: Kings Printing Corporation SPECIAL THANKS TO: Erin Sheehan (Design & edit of inside border) & Shelley Sheetz

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Torero Biographies Torero Career-Highs Opponents Section Torero Record Section 2002-03 Season Review All-Time Torero Roster West Coast Conference Administration Staff

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. "The greatest challenge to a Divi– sion I athlete is to balance the de– mands ofsport while taking full ad– vantage of the educational experi– ence offered. The purpose of our program is to assist student-athletes in meeting this challenge by offering tutoring, advising, mentoring and a quietenvironment to study. The aca– demic supportprogram is designed to assist students in adjusting to life at USD anddeveloping soundacademic and career plans. By promoting a philosophy ofindividual responsibil– ity, which encourages each student– athlete to value their educational ex– perience, the academic support pro– gram assists each athlete to realize their full potential. " - Shaney Fink wee Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year Susie Erpelding '99-00 Paula Mascari '89-90 GTE Academic All-America First Team Susie Erpelding '98-99 GTE Academic All-America 2nd Team Heidi Ambrose '96-97 GTE Academic All-America 3rd Team Susie Erpelding '99-00 Class Valedictorian Heidi Ambrose '97 wee All-Academic Team Melissa Padgett ' 03 Melissa Glazebrook ' 00, '0 1, ' 02 Jamie Lucia ' 00 Erin Malich ' 00 Susie Erpelding '97, 98, 99 & 00 Kari Ambrose ' 96, 97, 98, & 99 Nailah Thompson '95, 96 & 97 Heidi Ambrose '94, 95, 96 & 97 Amanda Bishop ' 97 Andrea Burns '97 Malia Andagan ' 94 & 96 Michele Brovelli '94, 95, & 96 Laura King '93, 94, 95 & 96 Nya Jensen ' 93, 94 & 95 Jill Shaver ' 91, 92, 93 & 94 Melissa Sortino '92, 93 & 94 Lorraine Watson ' 94 Charlene Bippes '93 Chris Enger ' 90, 9 1, 92 & 93 Julia Doria ' 92 Debbie Gollnick '90, 91 , & 92 Lynda Jones '90, 91 & 92 Julie Lemery ' 90 & 92 Serena Eiermann '92 Angie Straub ' 90, 9 1 & 92 Paula Mascari ' 88, 89 & 90 Cathy Perkins ' 90 Candida Echeverria ' 87, 88 & 89 Kelli Behrens ' 87 Jane Gilpin '87 Karen Skemp '87 SAN DIEGO Women's Basketball ACADEMIC HONORS

ACADEMIC SUPPORT CENTER

The USD Athletic Academic Support Program is desigJled to promote the academic development of student-athletes. The primary objective is to offer the necessary resources for the academic success of student-athletes as they work to earn their degree. Academic Support Services are designed to enhance the student– athlete's overall coUegiate experience and en– couragedeveJopment andattainmentofacademic and career goals. All USD student-athletes have access to advising, tutoring and mentoring services. The mentoring program, Access, was developed in 1999 and teams a graduate student in the Coun– seling programwith an athlete who would like to enhance study skills, learn about campus re– sources and receive guidance on goal develop– meJ1tand attainment. Student-athletes also have access to a quiet area where they can study or work in the computer center. In addition, stu– dent-athletes are encouraged to utilize the cam– puslearningcenters including theWriting,Math andLogic Centers as well as to take advantage of the resources available to them in the Career Center, Counseling Center and Computer Labs.

San mego Poised For 2003-04 Season

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The 2003-04 season promises to be the best season in the history of University of San Diego's women's basketball. The Torero team is prepared to play their best basketball beginning with the opening game in the Women ' s National Invitational Tournament (WNIT) through the title game of the wee tournament. The Toreros will be challenged to replace the 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists per game to make up for the loss of Kerri Nakamoto and Erin Malich. Marta Menuez and Melissa Padgett, the two seniors , are ready and willing to step up to the plate. Both players have made major im– provements in each of their three years; and their

Marta Menuez

final season will be no different. Marta is a powerful presence inside and will dominate the key as she has added several inside moves to her scoring arsenal and has improved her defensive rebounding to complement her ag– gressive offensive rebounding. Marta is poised to be a double-digit rebounder in every game. Melissa Padgett, a coach's daughter, under– stands the game better than anyone on the floor and will raise the Toreros play in every facet of the game. Melissa will contribute to every Torero win - whether she is needed to defend the best post on the opposing team, hit the three-point shot off the drive and dish, or get a great assist on a pass to Marta in the hi-low attack. The four returning sophomores will use their game experiences to take the team to the next level. Polly Dong has improved her ball han– dling and leadership skills. Tiara Harris has gained confidence in her ball handling skills and has continued to progress in her offen– sive game. Jamie Corwin is stronger and more confident in her ability to score includ-

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ing the three-point shot, driving lay-ups, and pull– up jumpers . Lindsay Helvey will be able to use her all-around skills as the team's utility player now that she has recovered from a variety of injuries and illnesses. Brandi Collato is back from a medi– cal red-shirt year, having used the year to get her knee healthy and to improve every aspect of her game. Brandi knows how to score when she gets the ball and will be expected to be the Torero's long-range threat. The four incoming freshmen, AndreaJacobson, Sabine Loewe , Ashley Voisinet, and Katie Watson, will bring added height , speed, and athleticism. These freshmen will make an impact as they add depth and competitiveness to each practice and game .

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The schedule begins with the opportunity to par– ticipate in the preseason WNIT at Santa Barbara

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November 15th. UCSB holds a preseason ranking of No. 20 in the nation. The non-conference schedule features home games with Nevada, Pacific, New Mexico State, Long Beach State, and Oral

Roberts. The Toreros also have tough road trips to UNLV, San Diego State, USC, and Kansas . USD's own Surf and Slam Tournament December 28th and 30th features several top programs in Texas Tech, Maryland, and Georgetown. An exciting addition to the Torero staff is former Torero star Kerri Nakamoto as an assistant coach. Kerri , who has always been "a coach on the floor," will continue her relationship with the Toreros, share her knowledge and experience, and assist the team in reaching its goal - the best season ever for USD women's basketball.

Tiara Harris

'/' ' ~ USD Women's Basketball To Play in the Preseason WNIT ) ~ / The University of San Diego women's basketball team has accepted an invitation to play in the 2003 Preseason Women's National Invitation Tournament The Toreros have been matched up against defending Big West Conference Champion UC Santa Barbara for a first-round game on the road Saturday, Nov. 15 at 1:00 PM. The field for the prestigious tournament that kicks off the women's college basketball season includes a number of teams that appeared in last season's Top 25 polls such as UCSB, Texas Tech, Rutgers, Western Kentucky, Utah, Liberty and Cincinnati. All games will be · played on home campuses, which are determined after each round. The tournament opens Nov. 14-15, with second-round games on Nov. 16-17, semifinals on Nov. 20, and the championship on Nov. 23. Seven teams that played in the NCAA Tournament last season are slated to compete in the WNIT: Texas Tech, Western Kentucky, Utah, Santa Barbara, Rutgers, Liberty and Cincinnati. In last year's Preseason WNIT, No. 4-ranked Kansas State captured the title with an 88-66 victory over No. 14 Penn State. Kansas State went on to a 29-5 season, setting school records for victories.

San Diego Surf-n-Slam Tournament Dec 28, 30 -For tickets call 619-260-7550-

Tuesday December 30th

Sunday December 28th

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Georgetown

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The San Diego Surf and Slam Tourna– ment, slated for December 28th and 30th, will once again highlight USD's non-conference home schedule. Over the past three seasons the Jenny Craig Pavilion has played host to the holiday tournament that has brought in some of the nation's best college programs. Georgetown, Texas Tech and Maryland will visit San Diego for the 2003 Surf-n– Slam Tournament.

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Maryland

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Texas Tech

I KATHYMARPE Head Coach

24th year

Entering her 31 st year as a head coach and her 24 th season at the helm of the University of San Diego women's basketball program, Kathy Marpe's name is synonymous with the success of the USD Toreros.

Marpe's coaching career began in Minnesota at Spring Lake Park High School in 1971 where she not only coached basketball, but also the volleyball and

softball teams. In the combined three sports, the teams totaled an impressive 53-1 record.

Two years later, Marpe was coaching in "The Pit" at the University of New Mexico where the Lobos accumulated a 51-30 record in her final three seasons. She led the Lobos to consecutive finishes in the Associated Press Top 20 and made six AIAW Regional appearances in seven years. In addition, attendance records were attained with the women drawing over 1,000 per game with crowds reach– ing 2,000-3,000 - attendance figures that were unheard of in the 70's. In 1980, Marpe brought her coaching expertise to USD. Over the years, she has witnessed many changes in the game of women's basketball including the skills and athleticism of today's student athletes. Coach Marpe's ability to embrace and capitalize on the changes in the athletic environment

has resulted in many milestones that aspiring coaches admire including 3.65. career coaching victories, 111 West Coast Conference wins, 2 WCC coach of the year awards, 2 conference tournament championships and 2 NCAA Tour– nament teams. In addition under Marpe's tute– lage , 5 Toreros, Susie Erpelding, Jessica Gray, Erin Malich, Chris Enger, and Deb Weinreis have become professional basketball players . Coach Marpe values the academic success and community involvement of her players. Her encouragement and support of her players are apparent as the Torero teams have included 12 First Team All-West Coast Conference players, and 30 players have been honored as WCC Scholar Athletes . Coach Marpe states, "It is very important to remember who you are and where you come from, and also to give back to the people around you who are not so fortunate. "

Marpe has successfully guided the USD Toreros to 2 NCAA Tournament bids. In 1993, the USD team earned their first trip to the NCAA Tournament by bounc– ing back from a 4-10 wee record in 1992 to finish 8-6 and second in the conference standings . The second trip in 2000 came after the Toreros beat the number one seeded Pepperdine Waves, 68-51.

On February 3, 2001, Marpe became the fourth coach in WCC history to reach 100 conference victories. She now owns 111 WCC wins, which ranks her third all– time in WCC career coaching victories . Marpe's fil overall career wins places her in an elite class of about 60 NCAA coaches who have won over 300 career games. As "dean" ofWCC coaches, Marpe was honored as Coach of the Year in 1993 and 1998. The 1998 honor came as a result of leading the Toreros to one of the largest single-season turnarounds in WCC history - an improve– ment of eight games.

Continuing to embrace change in the 2003-04 season, Marpe hopes to duplicate the Torero success of the past.

FACTFILE: *31st Season as Division I Head Coach *24th Season as USD Head Coach *365 Career Victories *111 West Coast Conference Victories *NCAA Tournament Berths (2000 & 1993) *West Coast Conference Coach of the Year (1997-98 & 1992-93) *Coaching Stops:

San Diego (1980-present) New Mexico (1973-1980) Spring Lake Park HS (1971-73) University of Minnesota, 1971 Physical Education, B.S. University of New Mexico, 1979 Physical Education, M.S.

*College Degrees:

6th year

ERIKJOHNSON Associate Head Coach

Erik Johnson is now in his sixth season on San Diego's staff, bringing proven experience as a recruiter, motivator and enthusiastic teacher of the game. With his promotion to Associate Head Coach, Erik now plays an integal part in fundraising and establishing our booster club, the Torero Bench. Johnson also coordinates the defense and plays a major role in practice planning, scouting, and recruiting.

In Johnson's second season at USD, he helped the Toreros win the West Coast Conference Tournament title and earn a birth into the 2000 NCAA Tournament.

Before joining the Torero staff, Johnson spent four seasons at the University of Rhode Island-the last two as a first assistant under Head Coach Linda Ziemke . In addition to managing the bulk of the recruiting duties for the Rams , Johnson 's primary coaching responsibilities at URI included developing post players, shooting, defense and scouting. A native of San Jose, CA, Johnson was a four-year letter-winner at UC San Diego, leading the Tritons to three NCAA Division III Tournament appearances including a Sweet-16. He served as captain and was the team's leading scorer as a senior completing his career as the all-time career and single-season three-point record holder.

Associate head coach Erik:Johnson coordinates the defense and plays a major role in practice planning, scouting, and recruiting.

Johnson holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UC San Diego

0994) and completed his Master's Degree in Adult Education at the University of Rhode Island 0997) . Johnson and wife Laura, who was a member of the USA National Volleyball team for five years, currently reside in Mira Mesa. The couple gave birth to their first child, Daly, in May of 2002.

3rdyear

SHELLEY SHEETZ Assistant Coach

Shelley Sheetz brings All-American honors and professional playing experience to the Torero staff as a third year assistant under Head Coach Kathy Marpe. Shelley's major responsibility is as the recruiting coordinator for USD in addition to coaching the guards, scouting, pre– season conditioning, and practice planning.

Sheetz who played college basketball at the University of Colorado from 1991-1995, is the first ever Kodak All-America in Colorado's school history. The Big Eight Freshman of the Year in 1992,

Sheetz earned All Big Eight and Big Eight Tournament honors in her junior and se– nior season. As a senior, Sheetz guided the Buffalos to a school record 25 game winning streak and her team finished 14- 0 in the Big Eight Conference. After Sheetz guided Colorado to the Elite Eight for the second time in her career, the Conference selected her as the 1995 Female Athlete of the Year. Sheetz was named All-America by Kodak, Associated Press, and U.S. Basketball Writers Asso– ciation, and was a finalist for the Naismith Award. The state of Colorado honored her as the Sports Woman of the Year in 1993 and 1995. When her career at Colo– rado ended, Sheetz became the Colorado and Big Eight leader of three-point bas– kets made at 252, Colorado's second all– time points leader with 1,755, and sec– ond all-time leader in assists with 514-.

Third-year University of San Diego assistant coach Shelley Sheetz

At the end of her collegiate career, Sheetz played professionally for Wuppertal, Ger–

many, the Colorado Xplosion, and the Portland Power in the American Basketball League. Origi– nally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sheetz was elected into the Iowa High School Hall of Fame in 1996. Sheetz began her coaching career in the Northwest, as an assistant at Washington State University.

1st year

KERRI NAKAMOTO Assistant Coach

Kerri Nakamoto enters her first season as an assistant basketball coach following her graduation from USD with a degree in Sociology. She will be the film exchange coordinator and will assist with recruiting, practice planning, scouting, and working with the guards and wing players .

Kerri is no stranger to the USD women's basketball program as she started in all 114 games in her four years as a Torero from 1999-2003. Kerri was the starting shooting guard on the 1999-2000 team that won the WCC Tournament and advanced to a first round NCAA tournament appearance.

While at USD, Kerri left her mark in the record books. She is the fifth all-time leading scorer, first in both single sea– son and career three-point baskets made, and second in career assists. The Toreros voted Kerri MVP two seasons and twice she received the Coaches Award. In addition, she was a two– time Honorable Mention WCC selection. Kerri's experience also includes coach– ing club basketball teams for the San JoseJammers . She also coached a 13U club basketball team and was an assis– tant coach for a high school club team in the San Diego Sol organization. Kerri, a native of San Jose, CA, gradu– ated from Archbishop Mitty High School in 1999. As the senior captain of the basketball team, she led her school to a perfect 31-0 season including a Divi– sion I state championship. Kerri is the daughter of Brian and Christine Nakamoto.

First-year assistant coach Kerri Nakamoto finished her USD playing career as the most accomplished three-point shooter in school history.

MEET THE TDREROS

( 2003-04 UNIVERSI1Y OF SAN DIEGO NUMERICAL ROSTER

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Hometown (High School) Irvine, CA (Mater Dei HS) Lauchhammer, Germany (Sporlgymnasium Halle/ Saale) Colorado Springs, CO (Pine Creek HS) Auburn, CA (Placer HS) Del Mar, CA (Santa Fe Christian HS) Graham, WA (Bethel HS) Anaheim, CA (Esperanza HS) Renton, WA (Liberty HS) Reno, NV (Reno HS)

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Head Coach:

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Associate Head Coach: Erik Johnson (6th year, UC San Diego '94) Assistant Coaches: Shelley Sheetz (3rd year, Colorado '95) Kerri Nakamoto (1st year, San Diego '03)

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Team Manager: Administrative Assistant: Head Athletic Trainer: Team Physician: Assoc. AD for Media Relations: PRONUNCIATION GUIDE: Kathy Marpe .. .. ....... .. mar-PEE Kerri Nakamoto ..... ... .. KNOCK-a-moto Marta Menuez ...... ....... MENU-ay Ashley Voisinet .... .. ...... VOY-sin-et Sabine Loewe ......... .... ..... LEW-ve

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TOREROS BY... CIASS Seniors (2): Marta Menuez, Melissa Padgett Juniors (0): Sophomores (5): Brandi Collato, Jamie Corwin, Polly Dong, Tiara Harris, Lindsay Helvey Freshman (5): Andrea Jacobson, Sabine Loewe,

POSmON Guard (5): Brandi Collato, Polly Dong, Katie Graves, Tiara Harris, Ashley Voisinet Forward (4): Jamie Corwin, Lindsay Helvey, Melissa Padgett, Katie Watson Center (3): Andrea Jacobson, Sabine Loewe, Marta Menuez

STATE/COUNTRY California (7): Brandi Collato, Polly Dong, Lindsay Helvey, Andrea Jacobson , Marta Menuez, Ashley Voisinet, Katie Watson Washington (2): Jamie Corwin, Katie Graves Cowrado (1 ): Tiara Harris Nevada (1): Melissa Padgett Germany (1 ): Sabine Loewe

K:atie Graves, Ashley Voisinet, Katie Watson

12 - Polly Dong 5-6-SO-G Auburn, Calif. Placer HS

5 - Tiara Harris 5-10 - SO- G Colorado Springs, Co. Pine Creek HS

4 - Sabine Lowe 6-4-FR - C Lauchhammer, Germany Sporlgymnaium Halle/ Saale

3 - Ashley Voisinet 5-10 - FR - G Irvine, Calif. MaterDeiHS

24 - Jamie Corwin 5-11-SO - F Renton, Wash. liberty HS

22 - Lindsay Helvey 5-10-SO-F Anaheim, Calif. Esperanza HS

21 - Katie Graves 5-6-FR-G Graham, Wash_ Bethel HS

13 - Brandi Collato 5-7-SO-G Del Mar, Calif. Santa Fe Christian HS

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35 - Katie Watson 6-3-FR - F Bakersfield, Calif. liberty HS

33 - Melissa Padgett 6-1-SR-F Reno, Nevada Reno HS

Oakdale, Minn. Brea Olinda HS

Bodega, Calif. El Molino HS

Kerri Nakamoto Assistant Coach 1st Season

Shelley Sheetz Assistant Coach 3rd Season

Erik Johnson Assoc. Head Coach 6th Season

KathyMarpe Head Coach 24th Season

MARTA MENUEZ

6-1 * Senior * Center * Bodega, CA Jun ior in 2002-03: Completed a stella r junior season ranking second among all Toreros with a scoring average of 11.6 points per game ... Established herself as one of the best post players in the West Coast Conference and was honored as an All-WCC Honorable Mention selection ... Menuez also grabbed 5.7 rebo unds pe r contest and a team-high 83 offensive boards.. He r scoring and rebounding averages were both top-10 fi gures amo ng WCC players.. . Her offensive rebounding average of 2.77 pe r contest was fourth highest in the WCC ... Led the Toreros in rebounding on ten different occasions... Scored a career-high 26 po ints at Gonzaga and she tied her career-high of 11 rebounds against Kansas she set as a sophomo re ... Poured in 20 po ints against Denve r in the second game of the season ... Shot 48% from the fl oor which was a team-high and good for fourth in the WCC.

Sophomore in 2001-02: A big presence in the paint. . Led the Toreros in offensive rebounding and finished third in the WCC in that category... Started in 26 of USD's 28 games as a sophomo re ... Posted career numbers averaging 11.7 points per game and 5. 1 rebounds.. Set a career-high scoring 20 points against Gonzaga (1-12-02) .. . Recorded a double-double scoring 17 points and grabbing 11 rebounds at Portland (2-9-02) ... Her 84 offensive rebounds was a Torero high ... Posted double figures in scoring on 20 occasions .. Scored 19 po ints at San Francisco (2-16-02) ... Set a ca reer-high with 11 rebounds (twice) first at Portland (2-9-02) and at St. Mary's (2-15-02) .. Blocked a career-best three shots vs. Peppe rdine (2-21 -02) .. . Totaled 17 blocks on the season which was second highest for any To rero in 01 - 02. Averaged 23 minutes per game .. . Shot .456 percent from the field which was good for second highest on the team ... Her 11.7 point average was third highest for any Torero in 01-02.. . Also ranked in the WCC's top-ten in field goal percentage (.456). Freshman in 2000-01: Menuez comp leted a solid freshman season... Playing in all 26 games in her first season at USD, Menuez averaged 4.4 po ints and 2.5 rebounds per game ... Shot a team-high 53.1% from the field ... She scored a career-high 11 points at Gonzaga (2-24-01) .. . Scored

10 points against UC Riverside o n (12-30-00) ... Was second on the team with 36 offensive rebounds.. Once led the team in rebounds in a game and twice in blocks. High Schoo l: Led El Molino High School to a 12-0 league championship and a second round play-off appearance .. . Named All-Emp ire Co-Player of the Year, First Team All-League, All-State, League MVP and Scholar Athlete in her senior campaign .. Earned First Team All-League , Co-MVP, and First

Team All-Empire honors as s h e led h e r team to a leagu e champ io ns hip in her junior season... During her sophomore year she re– ce ived Firs t Tea m All – League ho no rs .. Also let– te red in socce r ea rning team cap ta in a nd th e Coaches Award. Off th e court: Chose USD for its bea utiful campus, academ ics, team an d coaches. .. Also recruited by San Francisco, New O r– lea ns and Bo ise State. Parents are Eric and Buffy Menuez & Nick Peck and Ba rba ra Pe te rso n .. He r mother, Barbara Peterson, competed in fencing at the University of Mich igan ... Marta was born o n Febru– ary 13, 1982 in Sebastopol, CA. Marta Menuez's Career Stats Total Yue liJllGI Min 1:9.:.w 02-03 30-23 742 131-276 01-02 28-26 667 120-263 00-01 26-0 271 43-81 Totals 84-46 1680 294-630

Nickname: Big Mart, Tooch Nobody knows that: I want to be a movie star I chose USD because: Great location, team, and coaches Things I like to do in my spare time: Reading novels Sport I would play if I did not play basketball: Softball Favorite childhood memory: Standing on top of my father's truck to pick plums off the tree in front of our house Three words that best describe me: Compas– sionate, fun, and gentle I am the basketball player that I am today because: My family believed in me and I pushed myself Favorite childhood game: Four Square If I could change one thing about the world it would be: World hunger Pet peeve: Unnecessary swearing If I could have dinner with any three people in history, they would be: Brad Pitt, Madonna, and Margaret Thatcher When my college basketball days are over, I : want to travel to Europe and play professional basketball The reason I wear my jersey number: There was no number thirty one and Jessica Gray's number was a challenge for me to step up to The title of my autobiography: The risks I took and how they helped me discover who I am If you had a movie made of your life, what actor would you want to play you: Michelle Pfeiffer

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Junior in 2002-03: Started in 20 games as a junior. .. Was the third most productive Torero rebounder totaling 118 boards for a 4.2 per game average ... Matched a career-high with 11 rebounds helping USD rout cross-town rival San Diego State (12/ 11) ... Grabbed 10 boards during a USD road victory over San Francisco (1/ 24) ... Scored in double figures four different times ... Totaled a season-high 12 points and passed out a career-best 8 assists leading USD past Portland (2/ 1) ... Returning to her hometown of Reno , Nevada , Padgett scored 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting from the floor. .. Canned two three-point baskets on three different occasions .. . Was a 31% three-point shooter on the season ... Averaged 4.6 points per game.

Sophomore in 2001-02: Played in all 28 games starting in 18 as a sophomore ... Made 15 consecutive starts ... The Toreros were 10-5 in those games.. Posted solid numbers in rebounds (109) blocks (14) and steals (16) during her sophomore season ... Set a career-high with 11 rebounds at Denver (1 1-18-00) in the season opener. .. Grabbed 10 boards during a home game against Sacramento State (11-19-01) .. . Began the season averaging 6.7 rebounds a game through the first nine con- tests ... Scored a season-high 8 points vs. Texas San-Antonio (12-28-01) ... Made three starts during conference play. Freshman in 2000-01: Padgett had some big moments as a freshman ... Scored a career-high 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in just her second collegiate game at UCLA (11-28-00)... Scored 14 points against Oakland (12-29-00).. . Scored 13

points in WCC conference game against San Francisco (2-17-01) ... Av– eraged 4.3 points a game and 2.2 rebounds playing in 26 games and starting three... Shot 27% from three-point range. High School: Earned Nevada State Player of the Year honors while averaging 15 points and 8 rebounds ... Led her team to a State runner–

up finish in her senior year.. . Named Conference Player of the Year in her junior season as Reno High School won the Division Championship... A First Team All-Division selec– tion her junior and sopho- more campaigns. Off th e court: Secondary Education major... Chose USD for its basketball program, location and academics. Also recruited by Pacific, Montana, Gonzaga, New Mexico and Santa Clara. Comes from a basketball oriented family.. . Her father, Pete, played bas– ketball at Nevada-Reno; her brother, David, is a freshman for the Kansas Jayhawks; her

Nickname: Mel, Melly Mel Nobody knows that: My brother and I can recite Jim Carey movies word for word I chose USO because: Location, academics, and teammates (especially Kerri) Things I like to do in my spare time: Surf, sleep, and play spades Sport I would play if I did not play basketball: Beach volleyball Favorite childhood memory: Beating my dad in horse for the first time Three words that best describe me: Sarcastic, determined, fun I am the basketball player that I am today because: My dad pushed me to achieve and my brother was always my best competition Favorite childhood game: Clue If I could change one thing about the world it would be: Eliminate poverty Pet peeve: When people are late If I could have dinner with any three people in history, they would be: Franklin D. Roosevelt, Bob Marley, and Princess Diana When my college basketball days are over, I: want to be a teacher and possibly coach. Live by the beach. Fall in love. Be happy The reason I wear my jersey number: There was no number fifteen, and Larry Bird was a darn good thirty three The title of my autobiography: MAP: I0/23/81 and beyond If you had a movie made of your life, what actor would you want to play you: Julia Roberts

uncle, Chris, played basketball at New Mexico and he r grandfather, Jim, played basketball at Oregon State. Parents are Pete and Debbie Padgett. .. Born on Octo– ber 23, 1981 in Carson City, NV.

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#12

POLLYDONG

5-6 * Sophomore * Guard * Auburn, CA

Freshman in 2002-03: Started in 19 games as a redshirt freshman ... Scored a career-high 15 points during a 76-72 USD win over San Francisco (2/ 22) ... Ranked second on the team in assists with 88 on the year... Passed out a season best 7 assists against Santa Clara (1/ 11) ... Posted double-figures in scoring on three occasions ... Scored 11 points in San Diego's opening round win over St. Mary's (3/ 6) in the WCC Tournament. .. During Surf-n– Slam Tournament action she scored 11 points against Kent State (12/ 30) and hit a trio of three-pointers ... Buried three treys at Nevada (12/ 21) ... On the yea r, Dong averaged 4.5 points per game and 2.9 assists.

2001-02: Sat out the entire season as a medical redshirt. High School: Came to USD from Placer High School in Auburn, California... Was the Sierra Foothill League MVP as a senior.. . Led the Placer Hillmen to a league championship and a CIF Section Semi-Final appearance as a senior. .. Served as the Hillmen's team captain as a junior and senior... Was the Placer team MVP both as a junior and senior. .. Was an All-League

selection as .a junior on a team that went to the CIF Semi-Finals... Coached by Tony Camillucci at Placer. Off the court: Business Administration major... Also recmited by the University of Pennsylvania and Boise State... Parents are Dennis and Patty Dong...Born on December 8, 1982 in Auburn, CA.

Nickname: Pollydong, P-Diddy Nobody knows that: I take the fastest shower on the West Coast I chose USD because: Awesome basketball, and academic opportunities Things I like to do in my spare time: Skimboard Sport I would play if I did not play basketball: Soccer or Bocce ball Favorite childhood memory: Stacking and hauling firewood with my brothers Three words that best describe me: Daring, happy, and loveable I am the basketball player that I am today because: I have been blessed with fami ly and friends who can keep basketball and life in perspective together Favorite childhood game: Cards- Old Maid If I could change one thing about the world it would be: Recycling would be a habit When my college basketball days are over, I: would love the opportunity to continue playing over-seas or coach at the collegiate level The reason I wear my jersey number: It is the average age people think I look The title of my autobiography: On the go! If you had a movie made of your life, what actor would you want to play you: Lucy Lui

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#13

BRANDI COLLATO

5- 7 * Sophomore .>" Guard * Del Ma.r, CA

2002-03: Sat out the season as a medical redshirt. Freshman in 2001-02: A very dangerous outside shooter and pure scorer ... Played in 20 games as a true freshman in 2001-02 ... Scored a season and career-high 17 points vs. Sacramento State (11 -19-01 ) connecting on 3-of-5 from three-point range ... Averaged eight minutes per game .. Was 13-of-28 from three-point range for a 46% ave rage on the sea– son ... Finished the season a perfect 9-of-9 from the free-throw line .. . Shot 43% from the field on the season hitting 21-of-48 field goals.

High School: Came to USD from Santa Fe Christian High School... Averaged 35 points per game as a senior. . . Finished her high school career as the leading scorer in San Diego section history and second in California State histo ry behind Cheryl Miller with a total of 3,325 points... Helped Santa Fe finish as CIF Finalists ... Collato was named a Second Team All-State performer. .. As a junior was named the San Diego Player of the Year. .. Averaged 26 points per game as junio r, leading her team to a State Finals appearance .. . Santa Fe claimed CIF Championships he r sophomo re and junio r seasons ... Was named the Coastal League Player of the Year as a sophomo re ... Played for the Below the Rim club team ... Coached by Paul Clark at Santa Fe Christian.

Off the court: Business Administration major. .. Chose USD for academic reputation and the location close to home ... Also recruited by Boise State and Gonzaga ... Parents are Richard and Cathy Collato... Born November 10, 1982 .

Nickname: BC, Rocky Nobody knows that: I'm addicted to almonds I chose USD because: Location, great school, coaches, and teammates Things I like to do in my spare time: Rough water swimmi ng Sport I would play if I did not play basket– ball: Soccer Favorite childhood memory: Getting hit in the head with a meat cleaver (true story) Three words that best describe me: Sweet, super, stunning I am the basketball player that I am today If I could change one thing about the world it would be: Make smoking in cars illegal because it is sick Pet peeve: Going to bed past 10:30 If I could have dinner with any three people in history, they would be: Jesus, Mother Theresa, James Naismith When my college basketball days are over, I: would love to continue playing, coach kids in high school, get married and have a family The reason I wear my jersey number: Fields Nelson, my coach and friend, wore number thirteen in his playing days. Thanks for everything you 've done; you are like a big brother to me, I love ya! The title of my autobiography: The Life of Brandi Collato If you had a movie made of your life, what actor would you want to play you: Sylvester Stallone because: For the love of the game Favorite childhood game: Poker

Brandi Collato's Career Stats

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TIARA HARRIS 5 -10 * Sophomore * Guard * Cowrado Springs, CO

Freshman in 2002-03: Enjoyed a stellar rookie season ... Played in all of San Diego's 30 games averaging 23 minutes per contest ... Was among the best three-point shooters in the West Coast Conference ... Posted a 41% shooting mark from behind the arc ... Canned a season-high four treys in as many attempts during San Diego's 66-54 win over San Fran– cisco (3/7) in the WCC Tournament. .. Hit three or more three-point baskets six times . .. Went 5-for-5 from the field en route to scoring 14 points in USD's rout over San Diego State (12/ 11).. . Scored a career-high 17 points leading San Diego past Dayton 76-66 (1/ 3) on the road ... Poured in 15 or more points four times ... Averaged 8.1 points per game which was

third highest for any Torero in 2002-03 ... Went 33-44 (.750) from the free-throw line. High School: Harris came to USD from Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs ... She averaged 15 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists per contest as a prep senior... Earned First Team All-State honors in Colorado... Competed at the 4A level at Pine Creek in the Metro League ... Named team MVP as a junior and senior. Off the court: Full name is Tiara Renee Harris ... Born on October 1, 1983 in Dayton, Ohio .. . Also recruited by USF, Gonzaga and Loyola Marymount. .. Chose USD because of the atmosphere and the basketball program .. . Ran track and cross country in high school. .. Daughter of Tim and Michelle Harris.

Nickname: "T", T-Money, T-Bone, Tiesel, Tee– rah Nobody knows that: I used to want to be the President of the United States of America I chose USO because: The coaches and players are like my family Things I like to do in my spare time: Shop, movies, and sleep Sport I would play if I did not play basketball: Gymnastics Favorite childhood memory: Meeting David Robinson when I was in second grade Three words that best describe me: Sensitive, outgoing, fun I am the basketball player that I am today because: My father, my hard work, my coaches and the support of my family and friends Favorite childhood game: Candyland If I could change one thing about the world it would be: People with bad body odor Pet peeve: People with bad body odor If I could have dinner with any three people in history, they would be: Martin Luther King Jr. , Michael Jordan, Tyson Beckford When my college basketball days are over, I: hope to continue playing, and maybe become a coach afterwards The reason I wear my jersey number: Brandi Collato stole mine! The title of my autobiography: T-Unit If you had a movie made of your life, what actor would you want to play you: Halle Berry because she is almost as beautiful as I am

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#24

JAMIE CORWIN

5 -11 * Sopbomo-re * Forward * Renton, WA

Freshman in 2002-03: Started in 12 games and appeared in all 30 as a true freshman ... Scored a career-high 19 points against St. Mary's (2/ 20) , going 7-for-10 from the field and connecting on a pair of three-pointers. . Scored 9 points to help USD knock off league rival Santa Clara 80-77 (2/ 8) ... Also contributed to the Tore ro's road win over San Francisco (1/ 24) scoring 9 points on four field goals .. . Totaled 105 rebounds joining five San Diego players in reaching the 100-rebound mark .. . Demonstrated the ability to hit the three-point shot, registering mo re than one nine diffe rent times ... Hit a career-best three treys against Kansas (1 1/ 30) during the 2002 Surf-n-Slam Tournament... Averaged 20 minutes per con– test averaging 5.0 points and 3. 5 rebounds.

High School: Came to USD from Liberty High School in Renton , Washingto n ... Named the KingCo Player of the Year after putting up 18 points and grabbing 9 rebounds as a prep senior... Hono red as a KingCo League MVP and All-Eastside p layer as a senior.. . Seattle Times Athlete of the Year as a senior ... Also earned First Team All-League hono rs as a junior ... Coached by Shiree Harsh at Liberty.

Off the court: Full name is Jamie Allin Corwin ... Born on January 11 , 1984 in Redmond , Washing– ton . .. An all everything athlete as a prep ... Earned hono rs playing soccer, softball, and throwing the javelin ... Finished 1" in state throwing the javelin as a senior. .. All league player in both softball and soccer. .. Also recruited by Gonzaga and New Or– leans ... Chose USD because of the basketball pro– gram and sunny weather. . . Daughte r of Ted and Dana Corwin.

Nickname: JC, Mutey Nobody knows that: I was the first girl to win the punt, pass & kick competition in Washington I chose USD because: The heart to heart conversation I had with Kerri Nakamoto on my recruiting trip and the chemistry of the team In my spare time I like to: Shop, sleep Sport I would play if I did not play basketball: Soccer or Track Favorite childhood memory: Family vacations Three words that best describe me: Determined, mischievous, and giggly I am the basketball player that I am today because: of the support of my family and fri ends, good coaching and hard work Favorite childhood game: Li fe If I could change one thing about the world it would be: Make love, not war Pet peeve: When people don't put toilet paper on the roll when it's gone If I could have dinner with any three people in history, they would be: Martin Luther King jr., Taye Diggs, my great grandma When my college basketball days are over, I: hope to continue playing, get married, have kids and live happily ever after The reason I wear my jersey number: is because no one else had it The title of my autobiography: If you only knew If you had a movie made of your life, what actor would you want to play you: Julia Roberts

Jamie Corwin's Career Stats Total

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#22

LINDSAYHELVEY

5-10 * Sophomor e .* Forward * Anaheim, CA

Freshman in 2002-03: Sidelined by injury until league play began in January ... Made a big impact in the games in which s h e appeared .. Participated in ten games ... Scored 5 points and grabbed 5 rebounds helping San Diego defeat The University of

Nickname: Sporty Nobody knows that: I love to dance all the time, everywhere, to any music I chose USD because: Great coaches, crazy team, beautiful school, the beach, and two malls down the street Things I like to do in my spare time: SLEEP! Sport I would play if I did not play basketball: Golf Favorite childhood memory: Beating up my sister for the first time after many years of ongoing torture Three words that best describe me: Determined, aggressive, shop-a-holic I am the basketball player that I am today because: The love and support of my mom and family Favorite childhood game: Marco-Polo If I could change one thing about the world it would be: Rid the world of inconsiderate people Pet peeve: Chewing and talking with food in your mouth If I could have dinner with any three people in history, they would be: Justin Timberlake, LL Cool J, and Michael Jordan When my college basketball days are over, I : want to become famous, marry Prince Charming and live happily ever after The reason I wear my jersey number: Brandi wouldn 't let me have "my" jersey number The title of my autobiography: Shopping through li fe- what you want; what you got If you had a movie made of your life, what actor would you want to play you: Angelina Jolie

Portland on Febuary 1st... Was nine-for-twelve from the free throw line ... In just 10 games Helvey totaled 7 steals ... Blocked a pair of shots and connected on a three point basket. High School: Honored as a McDonalds All-American Nominee after a standout senior season at Esperanza High School in Anaheim. Led Esperanza to the 2001-2002 Sunset League Championship as a junior and senior. .. Named the league's MVP as a senior. .. Tabbed as a First Team All-CIF performer scoring 13 points and dishing out 4 assists per game during her final prep season ... Also First Team All-League player as a junior. Off the court: Born on July 18, 1984 in Whittier, California ... Also re– cruited by USF, Cal Poly SLO and UC Irvine ... Chose the USD because of the beautiful campus and location ... Undecided on a major at San Diego ... Notes that family is vety important to her.

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SABINE LOEWE

6-4 * Freshman * Certter * Lauchhammer, Germany /

High Sch ool: Comes to USD from Lauchhammer, Germany, a city located in the eastern part of Germany.. . Played on Germany's Under-18 and Under-20 national teams from 1998- 2002 helping Germany claim three European Championships .. Coached by Hans Jurgen Pertus as a prep athlete. Off the court: Daughter of Werner and Angelika Loewe ... Has chosen Histo ry as majo r at USD ... Can speak four different languages (German , English , Russian and Serbian).

Nickname: Bean Nobody knows that: I like to draw I chose USO because: They recruited me

If I could change one thing about the world it would be: Education for everyone Pet peeve: Hectic pace, noise if I want to sleep If I could have dinner with any three people in history, they would be: William Shakespeare, Marcus Aurelius, Johann-Wol fgang Goethe When my college basketball days are over, I: want to work in Russia or Serbia The title of my autobiography: I am what I am If you had a movie made of your life, what actor would you want to play you: Julia Roberts

Things I like to do in my spare time: Sleeping, going to the movies, and reading Sport I would play if I did not play basketball: Ice hockey or table tennis Favorite childhood memory: My brother Three words that best describe me: Books, predictable, shy I am the basketball player that I am today because: of my coaches Favorite childhood game: Playing with blocks of wood

#3

ASHLEYVOISINET

5 -10 * Fresbtnan *

., CA

High School: Comes to USD from Mater Dei High School and Irvine, California where she led Mater Dei to the State Semifinals as a senior. .. Poured in 15 points per game during her final prep season ... Garnered All-Orange County, First Team All-CIF, First Team All-Serra League, Team MVP and Female Athlete of the Year hono rs as prep senior. .. Selected as a McDonalds All-American nominee in 2003 ... Averaged 11 points as a junior, helping Mater Dei reach the CIF Quarterfinals... Earned the Team Hustle Award and was a First Team All– Serra League selection ... Also honored as a Second Team All-CIF player as a junior.. . During her sophomore campaign , she was also named a First Team All-Serra League per–

former ... Earned Team Defensive Player of the Year honors as a sophomore .. Coached by Geri Campeau at Mater Dei. Off the court: Was a standout track and field athlete at Mater Dei High School. .. Excelled in the long and triple jump and was a combined 7 time league champion ... Was also recruited to play basketball at Loyola Marymount and Cal Poly SLO ... Daughter of John and Patty Voisinet.. . Born on November 14, 1984.

Nickname: Ash Nobody knows that: I've been surfi ng & snowboarding as long as I've been playing basketball I chose USO because: I love the people, location, weather, values Things I like to do in my spare time: Surf, hang out at the beach, go dancing Sport I would play if I did not play basketball: Soccer, track & field, surfing Favorite childhood memory: Taking family vacations to Hawaii Three words that best describe me: Energetic, happy, outgoing I am the basketball player that I am today because: My family support, high school and club coaches preparing me, desire to achieve and set goals Favorite childhood game: Mall Madness

If I could change one thing about the world it would be: To have everyone get along and have no inequality Pet peeve: Loud eaters and drinkers, gum smacking, and untidiness If I could have dinner with any three people in history, they would be: Jesus, James Naismith, Duke Kahanamoku When my college basketball days are over, I: want to play basketball professionally and coach thereafter, marry, have a family, live at the beach The reason I wear my jersey number: 3-because I was 33 in high school and wanted a slight change for college If you had a movie made of your life, what actor would you want to play you: Rees Witherspoon, Kate Bosworth or Lisa Kudrow (Phoebe Buffay)